S.3037

Requires blood sample to be obtained from driver involved in motor vehicle accident resulting in death; designated as "Michelle Sous' Law."

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Requires blood sample from driver involved in fatal motor vehicle accident; named "Michelle Sous' Law.

New Jersey S3037 amends the state's implied consent law to include blood samples. It mandates that a blood sample be obtained from any driver involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of another person. This is to determine if the driver has drugs in their system. The bill is named "Michelle Sous' Law." It also outlines penalties for refusal to submit to a test, including fines and license revocation. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee